
“Letson's own poetry is moving and powerful, with thrilling, aching imagery. He does not suffer in comparison to the giants he includes in his choreopoem.” - NYTheatre.com
“How's this for confidence? In his play 'Julius X,' Al Letson Jr. dares to alter the way we think about two iconic figures, Julius Caesar and Malcolm X” - The Detroit Free Press
“Soul, purpose, focus, humanity, voice, authenticity...Really broad (cities, issues) but creates an umbrella idea that could sustain a year-after-year show.” - Jake Shapiro, Executive Director of PRX on winning entry of the Public Radio Talent Quest, State of the Re:Union
“...Letson has a talent for smooth turns-of-phrase...but [his] acting ability is the real revelation of this show.” - Baltimore Sun